Seymour Duncan APH-2N-BN APH-2N SLASH ALNICO II PRO NECK BLACK NICKEL

An "Alnico II Pro" humbucker designed for expressive playing

The Seymour Duncan APH-2n Slash AlNiCo II Pro embodies the spirit of vintage humbuckers: a smooth response, a singing midrange, and natural compression that puts the touch front and center. In the neck position, it delivers an immediate fluid feel, ideal for melodic lines, rich chords, and leads that "hold" without effort.

Who is it for and what styles?

This pickup is aimed at guitarists who want a round tone in clean without losing articulation, and true sustain in distortion with precision in the low end. Perfect if you're looking for a range from jazz to vintage blues, with the power reserve needed for rock and sustained solos, while maintaining a warm rather than aggressive character.

A warm voice, solid bass, controlled distortion

Thanks to its AlNiCo II magnet, the APH-2n delivers a softer attack and a less sharp top end, which helps achieve a full and balanced sound. The result: well-defined bass, an expressive midrange that naturally stands out in the mix, and a response that remains clear when stacking overdrive and distortion. The Black Nickel finish adds an elegant and discreet touch, perfect for enhancing a rock or vintage-oriented guitar.

Technical specifications

Electronics	Passive	Number of conductors	1
Category	electric microphone	Position	handle
Instrument	guitar	Color	Black
Magnet	alnico II	Colours	Black Nickel
Winding	double

Brand	Seymour Duncan	Recommended position	neck
Model	APH-2n	Color / finish	Black Nickel
Series	Alnico II Pro	Tonal character	warm, balanced, roundness in clean, power and precision in distortion, present bass, good sustain
Signature	Slash	Recommended genres	jazz, vintage blues, rock
Type	electric guitar humbucker (dual coil) pickup